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What Causes Recurring Rashes And Swollen Lips While On Wellbutrin?

I started taking Wellbutrin for depression 3 weeks ago. It has really helped and I had no side effects....but yesterday I developed an itchy rash, so I took an anti-histamine and it went away...but this evening the rash has returned, and now I have very swollen lips. Is this the Wellbutrin? I m on holiday at the moment so can t go back to my doctor and I don t really want to stop taking it.... thanks for your advcie
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for the query..

Well, your symptoms of swelling of lips and rashes that itch can be due to Allergic reaction causing Allergic Angioedema of lips....
It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc..
It can also be a delayed allergic reaction with Wellbutrin..
I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly.
As of now take anti allergics like Levocetrizine..
Do cool compresses over the lips .
You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Recurring Rashes And Swollen Lips While On Wellbutrin?

Hi. Thanks for the query.. Well, your symptoms of swelling of lips and rashes that itch can be due to Allergic reaction causing Allergic Angioedema of lips.... It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc.. It can also be a delayed allergic reaction with Wellbutrin.. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. As of now take anti allergics like Levocetrizine.. Do cool compresses over the lips . You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling.. Hope this helps.. Regards..